Individual provider

Emil Vutescu, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Medicare enrolled

Emil Vutescu, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Greenbrae, CA, registered under NPI 1356870638. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 250 BON AIR RD, Greenbrae, CA 94904. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A194037 CA Orthopaedic Surgery Physician primary
MD18295 RI Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: CA, RI. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
PAC ID
8325318561

Enrolled in Medicare 3 times, across 3 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
California I20240819001694 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Virgin Islands I20241213002110 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Oregon I20250304003018 Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery. There are 3 separate enrolment records across 3 states (CA, VI, OR). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: California and Rhode Island. The practice address on file is in Greenbrae, CA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California practice address
Licence
A194037
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Verify with the CA board →
RI Rhode Island
Licence
MD18295
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Verify with the RI board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Orthopaedic Surgery covers

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207X00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician A194037 CA primary
207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician MD18295 RI

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1356870638 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 8, 2017
Last updatedApr 10, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 250 BON AIR RD
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-7000
Mailing address PO BOX 1119
Providence, RI 02901
This record was updated on Apr 10, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1356870638 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 3 5 6 8 7 0 6 3
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 3 1 6 7 7 0 6 6

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1356870638?
NPI 1356870638 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Emil Vutescu, MD in Greenbrae, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Orthopaedic Surgery Physician cover?
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital…
How do I contact Emil Vutescu, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (415) 925-7000, last updated Apr 10, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Emil Vutescu, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1356870638 a valid number?
Yes. 1356870638 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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